Because life can be punny.

Before Bennett, Steven and I must've dined out for nearly every meal.
That is, every meal on the weekends. After all, Steven was only home Thursday after dinner through Sunday. Ain't nobody got time to cook every single night for one person. Instead, I'd make one meal and spread it out over the next four nights. It worked. We saved a bunch on our grocery bill each month (I spent maybe $45 Continue Reading

The very first novel I taught in my very first classroom was A Separate Peace by John Knowles.
What a mistake.
I was ill-equipped to teach the novel. I had no concrete direction in which to navigate the perfectly crafted prose. The events of the novel closely align themselves with the events of World War II, weaving its way to the painfully poignant conclusion that encapsulates exactly Continue Reading

This Christmas was by far my best Christmas. It was like being a kid again...only better. Holding my little boy on my lap as he tore through mountains of paper and played with brand new toys was so much more exciting than tearing through my own Christmas haul. He has been my favorite gift ever. It didn't take me long to realize that Christmas will never be the same again. Each year, it will keep Continue Reading

Tis the season for office holiday parties. Time for this little mama to ditch her leggings and tunics and opt for a sparkly holiday dress. But which one should I wear? Today, I enlist your help in deciding what to wear: something from my closet or something new?
1. Option #1: The Little Blue Dress
This pretty little thing was a bridesmaid's dress. I love this dress so, so much. I am Continue Reading

I'm doing some serious Pinterest-ing today to find the healthiest classic Christmas Cookie recipes.
I want to bake with my little boy, but don't want to give him table sugar quite yet; #ChristmasBakingProblems.
Here are five ways to satisfy your sweet tooth and let baby join in on the fun. Thanks to all the bloggers (who I didn't ask, but will shamelessly promote because these recipes are Continue Reading

I got an exclusive interview with the Chris Tomlin guitarist, Daniel Carson, in preparation for this particular review. How exclusive?
Try sitting on his kitchen stool in the middle of boxes filled with his family possessions while watching his beautiful wife feed his infant son eat some peas.
Ok, so it wasn't exactly a planned interview; and I suppose I didn't necessarily need to schedule Continue Reading

I think my generation was one of the first to have been told that little girls could be anything they wanted to be.
You can become an astronaut; they assured me. Although, my crippling fear of heights and average performance in math and science stood in my way.
You can become an artist like Picasso! If unintentional likeness to Picasso's paintings would've made me money, perhaps I would've Continue Reading

Here is the ugly truth about my beautiful city: Atlanta is one of the largest hubs for human trafficking in the country.
There are plenty of things I'd rather talk about in regards to my booming metropolis: like how Atlanta is known for our southern hospitality; or how we were the birthplace of civil rights; or how our city's chefs prepare some sinfully delicious food. Heck, I'd rather write Continue Reading

I've decided that Christmas is much more fun when there are kids around.
I think every adult gets to the point in their twenties or thirties when they realize that Christmas comes whenever they need it to come. What I mean by that is we have a paycheck; we maintain a budget; and we can buy those socks when we need to buy them. Getting gifts is still exciting, but not quite what it used to be. Continue Reading

Oh, hey readers! And helloooo Friday!! This weekend is pretty epic in our home...it is the one day of the year where my husband and I are completely at odds. We will never be able to reconcile this difference in our marriage. It's a painful reality...but it is true.
Yes, friends. It is the weekend of the Georgia v. Auburn football game. The struggle is real.
This is our Continue Reading